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| The high school band program consists of the following bands: |
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| Concert Bands |
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Concert band classes are designed to help the student progress toward the attainment of the advanced
woodwind, brass, and percussion objectives. This band offers students several performance opportunities. Performances and
rehearsals, both in and outside of the school time are required in this class. Instrumentation for the group will be at the
discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites include an audition by the instructor and attainment of intermediate woodwind,
brass, or percussion objectives. |
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| Advanced Bands: |
| Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Advanced Percussion |
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Advanced band classes are designed for the sequential study of the literature as well as rehearsal and performance
techniques of the band on the highest level (grade 5-6 music) achievable in the school year. It is a performance-oriented
course elected by students of high achievement and talent. Marching band techniques, performances, and rehearsals - both in
an outside of school - are required in this class. Instrumentation for the group will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites include an audition by the instructor and attainment of advanced woodwind, brass, or percussion objectives. |
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| Marching Band |
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The high School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble combine to form the Marching Band during the falls season. All
Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Advanced Percussion members are required to participate in Marching Band. |
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Symphonic Band students who earn a spot on a school-sanctioned fall varsity sport can elect to perform and alternative
class project in lieu of Marching Band. An independent fall music project that fulfills the course requirements will be developed,
approved and implemented by the student and the director |
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| Extracurricular Ensembles |
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Extracurricular ensembles include the Pit Orchestra (for the school musical) and Jazz Band open by
audition and usually beginning after marching season, Pep Band (by selection of the band director), and the Color
Guard (open by audition in the spring of the previous year). The Jazz Band plays at various locations in and around
the school. The Pep Band attend home basketball games and possibly away games. The Color Guard marches with the Marching Band
and may continue through the winter and spring with indoor guard work. Tri-M is a music honor society that provides service
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| Students will further their playing ability and musical knowledge by participating in the full ensemble, small
groups, and/or chamber groups |
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Students will increase their skill and comprehension levels as musicians by understanding and working
toward mastery of various musical concepts including, but not limited to, posture, breath control, embouchure structure, specific
instrument background information, and technical facility (i.e., scales, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, sight reading
and singing, terminology, interpretation, form and style). These improvements will be monitored in class, but require
outside practice to master. |
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Students will be evaluated through various methods, including playing quizzes, verbal comprehension
questions (in class), written work, teacher feedback and coaching in class, and performances outside of class time. |
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Students are requested to maintain decorum as they work toward individual skill enhancement, comprehension,
group progress, and performance readiness. Students should use class time to their best possible advantage - concentrate,
make a positive contribution, study music when waiting for rehearsal to move on, etc. Individual learning styles will vary.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of progress from their starting point. The goal is to progress as far as possible
toward the written objective of the day. |
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| Marching Band |
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Marching Band is required of all Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Advanced Percussion members. |
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Marching Band's normal weekday schedule (September - November): |
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Monday - Guard rehearsal - time will be announced |
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Tuesday - Full Band & Guard - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday - Full Band & Guard - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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Thursday - Full Band & Guard - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Late buses will not be available for rehearsals. |
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